Bachelor of Commerce
Degree Level Undergraduate
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- NOT an Australian or New Zealand citizen
- NOT an Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)
Start date
February
July
Campus
City West
Duration
3 year(s) full-time
Program Code
DBCC
Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
Fees
AUD$ 27,000 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2016
English Language Requirements
- IELTS total [6.0]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
015046G
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:
Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and
- completed 200 credits of subjects;
- achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
- achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
- obtained a competitive ATAR.
* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required
- Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, obtaining a minimum score of 24 points and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- Qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- Completed the University Foundation Studies program
** A GPA of 4 refers to the UniSA grading scale which has a range of 1 - 7, other Australian and international grading scales will be considered.
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
NoneAssumed Knowledge
NoneEnglish language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.English language testPlease access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)- IELTS total [6.0]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Admission Requirements by Country
Canada High School (OSSD) 65 Eynesbury FSP 330 German Abitur 3 India (best 4) 65 Kenya KCSE (average) B+ Malaysia STPM (best 3) 6 Malaysia UEC 30 Norway GPA 3.3 Pakistan HSSC 85 Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3) 7 Sweden GPA 14 UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board 7 USA SAT (2400) 1540 Vietnam 7.5 Australia 70 IB (best 6) 26 Bangladesh HSC 4 Nepal HSEB 65 HKDSE 17
No further intake from 2015 - continuing students only. Prospective students please refer to our new Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), program code DBCA.
Aim
To provide graduates with the education and skills necessary to be accountants in public practice, commerce and industry, and the public sector. It also provides a sound qualification for careers in business and management.
Content & Structure
The program comprises an eight course Division Core (see Note 1), an eight course Accounting major, nine elective courses and of these, eight elective courses may be used to take either a second eight course major in another discipline, or one or two four course minors in other disciplines (including the Professional Accounting Minor). If only one minor is taken, the other four electives may be chosen from a broad range of courses. See Notes 5 and 6 concerning electives. The program requires the completion of 24 courses totalling 108 units, as listed in the program schedule.
Professional accreditation and recognition
This program is recognised for maximum exemptions toward the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants' (ACCA) professional programs of study.
Program Director
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